Hand-Knotted Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug, 383 × 284 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 383 × 284 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 10.88 m² (12.6' × 9.3'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 40 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.